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Anxiety:
You are "freaking out" due to anxiety over having an unplanned pregnancy. Although the left half of your brain which is associated with logic "knows" that you can't get pregnant, the right half of your brain (creative/artistic side) is thinking, "What if?" Could the IUD fall out? Could sperm suddenly jump from his body into your uterus? In truth, anxiety is more complicated, but I am out of space
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Not sure:
Everyone responds differently. For most people this side effect will resolve in a couple months but only time will tell if this is true for you. If the symptom persists and is bothersome then you may want to consider another form of birth control.
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Paragard :
Paragard is an intrauterine device to prevent pregnancy. Mirena (levonorgestrel) is another option, also an iud. Risks of paragard are of it coming out (very rare), or increased cramping or bleeding which usually resolve. Infection is a very rare risk. Risks of Mirena (levonorgestrel) are initially cramping and heavier periods, but the patient usually then has no periods for about 5 years. Initially after placement, the patient usually needs pain medications or advil. They are both good forms of effective birth control.
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Risk/Benefit:
So, Paraguard is the copper-IUD, no hormone. It acts by irritating the surrounding tissue, which prevents implantation. It does this quite well, as the chance of pregnancy with this is comparable to other IUD and implant methods.
Benefit - not getting pregnant
Risks - perforation of the uterus, infection, erosion through uterine wall, copper sensitivity.
These are rare risks. Good luck!
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